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RMU hockey extends streak with win over Canisius

RMU hockey extends streak with win over Canisius

Ian Kidd and Ian Kidd
February 7, 2015

The Robert Morris men's hockey team (20-5-4, 17-3-3 AHC) extended its winning streak to a season-high seven games Friday following a 2-1 overtime victory over conference foe Canisius. The first-place Colonials won in a gritty performance between the top two clubs in the league. Tied...

Police Blotter 1/27/15-2/02/15

Police Blotter 1/27/15-2/02/15

February 6, 2015

1/27/15 – Departmental Information - This department was contacted to investigate an incident that pertains to social media.  This incident is currently under investigation. (Open) 1/27/15 – Student Conduct - A Faculty member requested an escort to their vehicle after...

School of Education and Social Sciences promotes women in sport

School of Education and Social Sciences promotes women in sport

Hannah Smith, News Editor
February 5, 2015

Robert Morris University’s School of Education and Social Sciences celebrated National Girls and Women in Sport day by holding their spring symposium in honor of the topic. The idea first came about when Mary Ann Rafoth, dean of education and social sciences at RMU, read...

The RMU football team added 17 new players on National Signing Day.

17 ink letters of intent for RMU football on National Signing Day

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
February 4, 2015

The first Wednesday in February has become somewhat of a holiday for the sports world over the past three decades. National Signing Day, as it is affectionately known as, is the first official day a high school senior can sign a letter of intent to play a college sport. Though...

The Hero Network: Why TV format is ideal for superhero adaptations

The Hero Network: Why TV format is ideal for superhero adaptations

Sean Koepfinger, Assistant A&E Editor
February 4, 2015

“Same bat-time, same bat-channel.”  When comic book characters first broke out of their frames in the 50s and 60s, they found their way to the small screen.  Weekly episodes of our favorite tight-clad crime fighters wam-bam-powed their way into our parents’ TV screens....

A Super Bowl for the ages

A Super Bowl for the ages

Matt Merlino, Graphic Designer
February 2, 2015

February 1, 2015: Super Bowl XLIX, New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks. As I stated in my recap of last year’s treacherous NFL Championship Game, Super Bowl Sunday is one of my favorite (unfortunately unofficial) holidays. Though, this year the holiday had a bit of...

Despite scoring 11 points in a two minute span late in the second half, Marcquise Reed and the Colonials were unable to take care of Bryant, falling by three.

Reed’s late-game heroics not enough to overcome Bryant

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
February 1, 2015

With 3:26 remaining, his team trailing by six and a share of first place in the Northeast Conference on the line, Marcquise Reed knew he had to do something if his squad wanted to take down Bryant for its fifth consecutive win. So like any natural sharpshooter would, Reed...

Women's hockey avenges Friday's OT loss to Mercyhurst

Women’s hockey avenges Friday’s OT loss to Mercyhurst

Josh Yost and Josh Yost
January 31, 2015

No matter who the call went against, the crowd mixed with boos and cheers as the Robert Morris women's hockey team defeated the Mercyhurst Lakers, 3-2, on Saturday night. This win follows an overtime loss to the Lakers on Friday, which brings the Colonials recent record against...

Sophomore Rebeca Navarro's career-high point total led RMU to an NEC Semifinal berth.

Women’s basketball hangs on for win against Bryant

Vince Russo and Vince Russo
January 31, 2015

In a game that lived up to its billing, the Robert Morris women's basketball team (9-11, 7-2) defeated the Bryant Bulldogs (14-6, 7-2) Saturday afternoon at the Charles L. Sewell Center to climb into second place in the Northeastern Conference. “All week we talked about...

Google Fiber and the super internet

Google Fiber and the super internet

Dylan McKenna, Digital Content Manager
January 30, 2015

Trending this week on the interwebs was the announcement that Google will now offer its fiber-optic internet and television service in four new cities and their surrounding areas. The lucky municipalities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Raleigh-Durham. But what...